Finding the Third Proportional to 385,636 and 593,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,636 and 593,116 is: 912,224.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,636 : 593,116 = 593,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,636/593,116 = 593,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,636x = 593,116 × 593,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,636x = 351,786,589,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,786,589,456/385,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,224.45
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